Origins of the Goodsman surname
About the Goodsmans
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Interesting facts about Goodsman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goodsman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Goodsmans most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Goodsman first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Goodsmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goodsmans in 1921
Domestic Servant
5
F S
3
House Keeper
3
Annuitant
2
At School
2
Common male occupations for Goodsmans in 1921
Blacksmith
11
Painter
8
Agricultural Labourer
4
Mercht
4
Shoemaker
3
